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Thompson snares runner-up title |
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For the third straight day, Zack Thompson of Alameda, Calif., found himself in the exact same place in the standings by the time weigh-in had concluded – firmly entrenched in second place. But while Thompson turned in a yeoman-like effort in the finals, nearly erasing a 4 ˝-pound deficit with a final day catch weighing 14 pounds, 11 ounces, he fell just a few ounces short of walking away with a tournament title.
“I had a limit early and was almost able to cull out all of my fish, but not quite,” said Thompson. “And that was the difference.”
Like many of the top pros, Thompson relied on an umbrella rig – specifically a Picasso umbrella rig to land the majority of his big fish. However, he also employed a 6-inch Berkley Havoc Bottom Hopper rigged with his new prototype CHT Tackle double-wacky hook.
“That hook was pretty important because when the bait balls up, you can still catch fish,” he said.
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California Delta Bass Instruction with Zack Thompson |
 Custom designed day of instruction to help you master a technique you may not have confidence in or simply a new technique you want to learn about. If you hear about a hot bite you want to learn about, lets get together. I will cover any tips, tricks, or techniques you desire and will cover how the tides and seasonal patterns effect the fish. Talk with me and we will put together exactly what you are looking for. I can provide all tackle and equipment or we can even get together on your boat, ask about pricing reductions when using your rig. |
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Thompson holds onto second place |
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For the second straight day, Zack Thompson of Alameda, Calif., found himself in a familiar position – standing alone in second place. But that wasn’t the only thing that was familiar. As it turned out, Thompson realized early on that he was also sharing water with his long-time friend, travel partner and fellow top-10 competitor Matt Newman.
“Matt and I always room together, we travel together and now we’re even sharing water,” said Thompson. “So far it’s been working out unbelievably well.”
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